Valentine Efner
Valentine Efner was an American veteran of the War of 1812 who served as a United States [House of Representatives|U.S. Representative] from New York for one term from 1835 to 1837.
Early life
Efner was born in Blenheim Hill to a German immigrant named Henderich Effner, near Blenheim, New York. He learned farming at an early age, preparing for a life of farming. Efner then completed preparatory studies and became a farmer. He decided to served in local offices, including justice of the peace.War of 1812
Efner was a major in the New York Militia during the War of 1812. He served at notable battles like Queenston heights and Plattsburgh, eventually being promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and second in command of the militia's 104th Regiment.Politics
He served as member of the New York State Assembly in 1829.Congress
Efner was elected as a Jacksonian to the 24th [United States Congress|Twenty-fourth] Congress.He did not run for reelection in 1836 and returned to farming.